This position is established as Director of New Ship Construction and is responsible for serving as the principal advisor to the Associate Administrator for Business and Finance Development in the formulation, performance, review, analysis, and evaluation of broad, long-range goals and programs related to the construction of new commercial vessels, industry studies, cost estimating, ship construction oversight and progress verification.
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement. To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience managing or providing oversight of new ship construction or major ship repair projects, including monitoring contractor performance against cost, schedule, and quality standards; evaluating technical and production issues; and recommending corrective actions to ensure compliance with contract requirements and delivery milestones. Experience serving as a technical advisor on ship construction or marine engineering projects, including reviewing and analyzing shipyard or ship construction manager claims, delay requests, or cost estimates; preparing recommendations on contract modifications or extensions; and coordinating with legal or contracting offices to ensure proper documentation and resolution. Experience representing an organization in meetings with shipbuilders, contractors, regulatory bodies (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping), or interagency partners to exchange technical information, resolve project issues, and develop mutually acceptable solutions or policy recommendations related to ship design, construction, or oversight. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Manages Resources - Selects, acquires, stores, and distributes resources such as materials, equipment, or money. Reviews and tracks execution of business plans and request for additional funds. Written Communication - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Self-Management - Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior; keeps supervisors aware of all work. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The Supervisory General Engineer (Director of New Ship Construction): Provides technical services to other MARAD offices and other Government agencies, in the area of commercial ship construction. Serves as primary technical consultant in the evaluation of, and assignment of Office personnel to, projects referred to the Office by the Maritime Administrator, Deputy Administrator and/or Associate Administrator for Business and Finance Development. Coordinates and conducts meetings with prospective and existing shipbuilders and ship construction managers. Prepares budgetary documents and other reports to Congress and other Government agencies relating to new ship construction programs. Reviews and analyzes shipyard delay claims and requests for extensions of vessel contract delivery dates, as appropriate; and conduct pre-award surveys and production audits as necessary. Provides construction oversight and progress verification on various Government loan guarantee and other financial assistance and grant programs as required. Recommends the acceptability of vessels for use during national emergencies; collaborate with the Department of Defense and other agencies in special duties. The ideal candidate for this position must be a mastery of shipbuilding principles and practices used in modern commercial shipbuilding and commercial shipyard operations.